Postdoc in treatment and valorisation of aquaculture waste - DTU Aqua

Are you an aspiring scientist passionate about advancing the sustainability of aquaculture? We have an exciting postdoc opportunity focused on innovative methods for the removal and valorization of aquaculture waste.
Are you a talented, self-motivated, and team-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment? Do you want to make a significant impact on the sustainability of aquaculture? If you are building your career as a scientist and have a keen interest in aquaculture, we have an excellent opportunity for you.
We are seeking a Postdoc to join our leading international group on intensive aquaculture technology. You will play a crucial role in developing innovative tools for the removal and valorization of aquaculture waste.

In this position, you will work closely with colleagues in the Section for Aquaculture at DTU Aqua in Hirtshals, Denmark, to develop various methods and technologies for effectively managing and potentially valorizing aquaculture waste in its different forms.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your main focus will be to strengthen the Sections competences in end-of-pipe treatment and valorization of aquaculture waste, contributing significantly to the development of innovative technologies in this field. You will work closely with nearby colleagues in the Section, as well as with academic and industrial partners both in Denmark and abroad. Your primary tasks will include:

• Developing and advancing current knowledge on the use of RAS effluents for plants, algae, and other lower trophic production
• Contributing to various on-going projects related to end-of-pipe treatment, waste valorization, and aquaponics
• Teaching and supervising BSc and MSc students, and potentially co-supervising PhD students

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). We favor candidates with a degree in process engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, biology or another relevant discipline. The candidate should have documented experience and scientific publications within waste treatment, residual resource recovery, and/or aquaculture effluents.

In addition, we are looking for the following qualifications:

• Scientific curiosity and eager to advance current scientific knowledge in the field
• Innovative, independent, and self-driven research capabilities and good problem-solving skills
• Experience and knowledge on mass loading, mass balances, and -calculations
• Analytical skills in traditional water quality methods and interest in developing new methods (e.g., fluorescence spectroscopy or ion chromatography) applicable for aquaculture processes
• Proficiency in biological, chemical and physical processes related to aquaculture effluents and low trophic aquaculture
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and dedication to communicating and disseminating the work developed

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 3 years. The start date is expected to be February 1, 2025, or according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Carlos Letelier-Gordo, [email protected], cell: +45 22829233 or Professor, Head of Aquaculture Section Per Bovbjerg Pedersen, [email protected]

You can read more about DTU Aqua at www.aqua.dtu.dk and about the aquaculture section at https://www.aqua.dtu.dk/english/research/research-areas/aquaculture

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 2 January 2025 (23:59 Danish time).

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications
• Research statement, describing your previous work in brief and thoughts and ideas for future research (1 - 2 pages)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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